“Summer evenings are incomplete without a noodle salad like this to slurp up. Peanutty, sesame-y, spicy and loaded with crisp and cooling radishes and cucumbers,” says Moskowitz.

Spicy Vegan Dragon Noodle Salad Recipe

Prep Time:
30 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Level of Difficulty:
Easy

Serving Size:
4

Ingredients

8
ounces
pad thai rice noodles

1
cup
cucumbers, thinly sliced

1
cup
radishes, thinly sliced

8
cups
crisp salad greens

For the Peanut Dragon Dressing

1/2
cup
smooth natural peanut butter

2
cloves
garlic, peeled

1/3
cup
water

3
tablespoons
rice vinegar

2
tablespoons
soy sauce or tamari

1
tablespoon
agave nectar

1
tablespoon
Sriracha

1
teaspoon
toasted sesame oil

1/2
teaspoon
salt, or as needed

To garnish

fresh cilantro

4
tablespoons
toasted or black sesame seeds

Directions

For the Peanut Dragon Dressing:

Place all of the ingredients in a small blender or food processor and blend until very smooth.

Keep tightly sealed and refrigerated until ready to use. It will keep for up to 5 days

For the noodle salad:

Prepare the noodles according to package directions. It’s very important not to overcook them! Often the package says to boil water, then turn it off and let the noodles steep for about 8 minutes. Set a timer to be safe.

Once soft, immediately drain and run cold water over them until cool.

In a very large mixing bowl, toss noodles, radishes and cucumber with most of the dressing, setting aside a little bit for drizzling.

Place a bed of greens on each plate and top with noodles. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, top with a little cilantro, and serve.